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title: "NHS England Secure Boundary Services"
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# NHS England Secure Boundary Services

Buyer: NHS ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d02ff3f-4d6a-4c41-94e2-4b00fa7e9702

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## Summary

The public procurement contract for "NHS England Secure Boundary Services" has been awarded, marking the completion of the procurement process. This contract, managed by NHS England, is for IT services including consulting, software development, and support, crucial for protecting Health and Social Care Organisations' network traffic. The procurement method was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £56,000,000, was awarded to IBM UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED and runs from 30th March 2026 to 29th March 2033, covering locations in Leeds, Wales, and England. This procurement falls under the services category, and the award was made active on 13th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the IT services sector, particularly those that can offer robust security solutions applicable to the health and social care industry. Enterprises specialising in managed security services, cloud solutions, and network protection mechanisms would have great potential to thrive. While IBM has been named the supplier for this contract, the procurement was accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), highlighting future opportunities for similar businesses seeking to collaborate with large organisations like NHS England. Such contracts offer a chance for businesses to expand their portfolios and enhance their expertise in the health IT space.

## Notice

A managed Secure Boundary services edge (SSE) capability to protect Health and Social Care Organisations network traffic at the point of break out of a trusted location. This will bi-directionally secure access to the web, cloud services and private applications regardless of location or device.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069dad2f-6b35-4b28-ac70-23fb8cab5289 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Mar 2026 - 29 Mar 2033 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £56,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £56,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS ENGLAND |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 4AP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds |
| Local authority | Leeds |
| Electoral ward | Hunslet & Riverside |
| Westminster constituency | Leeds South |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IBM UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 08:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069dad2f-6b35-4b28-ac70-23fb8cab5289

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/069dad2f-6b35-4b28-ac70-23fb8cab5289
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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